Wikipedia has locked its Dennis Wise page after it was edited with jokes about the 5ft 6in former midfielder’s height.

I’m a Celebrity Get Me out of Here presenter and Newcastle United fan Dec has frequently aimed jibes referencing the former Magpies’ executive director’s small stature during this year’s jungle series.

Dec’s gags refer to the ex-Chelsea midfielder as a “very small man”.

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Wise, it is fair to say, is extremely unpopular with fans of Dec’s beloved Magpies, famously claiming that both owner Mike Ashley and former manager Alan Pardew are not liked by United fans simply because they are from London.

Dec refers to Dennis Wise as a 'very small man' (Image: ITV)

Now Wikipedia users are barred from editing the site’s Dennis Wise page, as so many have inserted “very small man” jokes. Usually, Wikipedia pages are open for anybody to change, but only the site’s moderators will be able to add information to Wise’s until at least December 1.

Dennis Wise's Wiki has been a target for edits

Presenter and comedian Richard Osman is among those who tweeted about Dec’s jokes, saying they are the highlight of this year’s I’m a Celebrity series.